An Alexandria developer has proposed replacing a small outdoor parking lot in Old Town with a new mixed-use apartment building.
Windmill Hill is seeking approval to build a three-story, eight-unit apartment building with ground floor retail at 220 and 224 S. Peyton Street. The 4,400-square-foot property is currently home to a 16-space outdoor parking lot located about a quarter-mile from the King St.-Old Town Metro station.
All eight apartments would be one-bedroom units with access to balconies or outdoor roof deck space. The developer’s plan also reduces parking and side yard setback requirements.
None of the proposed units contain an affordable housing element. Windmill Hill has instead proposed to contribute $27,170 to the city’s Housing Trust Fund.
“The proposed redevelopment of the surface parking lot to a mixed-use building will enhance the surrounding neighborhood and bring quality residential and commercial uses to an active and vibrant neighborhood,” the developer said in its application.
The proposal asks the city to reduce the required six parking spaces for residential units and the one commercial parking space. If approved, there would be no available parking at the site, and motorists would have to park on the street.
“Due to site constraints, namely the small size and triangular geometry of the site, it is not feasible for the development to provide either at-grade or below-grade parking,” according to the application. “Given the property’s walkability to neighborhood amenities as well as its close proximity to the King Street Metro station a quarter mile away and convenient access to other transit modes, including bus, bikeshare and scooters, the applicant does not propose any parking on-site.”
Windmill Hill is being represented by Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley and Walsh. The plan will go before the Planning Commission on Jan. 6.
